Currant vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between currants and biscuits
- Currants have more vitamin C; however, biscuits are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Currants cover your daily vitamin C needs 45% more than biscuits.
- Currants contain less saturated fat.
- Biscuits have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of biscuits is 44, while the glycemic index of currants is 25.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Currants, red and white, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +127.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +612.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +272.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3150% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2849% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +345.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +662.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +190.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8050% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +223.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +392.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4630.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0.2mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 4.163g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.356mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 16.3g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 2.9mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 4.324g | 20% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 235mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.31mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 2.949mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 164mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
| Folate | 8µg | 61µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.5g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 7g | 11% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 44.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.378mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 121mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.285mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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